Learning Mentor / Teaching Assistant (Pupil Specific)
Grade 3, point 6 £25,183 FTE
Actual Salary £21,216.45
30 hours per week
Term time including 1 Trust Development Day plus 1 school Inset Day.
Start Date: 1 September 2025
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed pupil specific Learning Mentor to join our team at Ralph Allen School. The successful candidate will be working 1-1 with a student, implementing the strategies and advice included in their Personal Care Plan. You will provide tailored support to a specific child with changing needs, adapting strategies as necessary to help them succeed academically and socially.
Previous experience working with children, young people, or adults with specific additional needs would be beneficial.
Our school belongs to the Palladian Academy Trust, which is passionate about providing opportunities for all its pupils and staff. This is an exciting time to join the developing trust and to further your own career in education. You will be joining a lively community of schools that offers professional development and a supportive work environment as well as a generous local government pension scheme.
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A satisfactory DBS check is required for this post prior to commencement. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager.
Applications must be made via our website.
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre-employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.